Thank you for your interest in our McNair Scholars program! This is Part 1 of 4 of the full application. Once you complete this form, go back to https://www.uidaho.edu/ed/departments/trio/projects/mcnair/apply to complete Parts 2, 3, and 4.

You cannot save and restart Part 1 of this application. It will timeout after 30 minutes and, once timed-out, you will be unable to submit it.  You may want to review the questions and items, take some time to make notes elsewhere, and then return to submit your application.  If you have any questions, please call our office at 208-885-9081 or email mcnair-trio@uidaho.edu

If you do not receive a confirmation email after submitting your application, please email mcnair-trio@uidaho.edu. 

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Student Demographic Information

1. Last Name *
First Name *
Middle Name *
2. Vandal ID (V#) *
3. Permanent Mailing Address: *
City *
State *
Zip *
4. Local Address (leave blank if same as permanent address)
City
State
Zip
Cell Phone *
U of I Email *
Personal Email *
Current Year in University *
GPA *
Major(s) *
Minor(s)
Academic Certificate(s)
Anticipated Semester & Year of Graduation: *
Date of Birth *
Gender Identity *
Pronouns
Ethnicity/Race: Please select "Yes" to all that you self-identify as and "No" to those that do not self-identify as.
Ethnicity: Hispanic *
American Indian/Alaskan Native *
Asian *
Black or African American *
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander *
White *
Citizenship *
If permanent resident what is your resident number:

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

1. Are you currently enrolled full-time at the University of Idaho? *
2. Has your mother (natural or adoptive mother) received/earned a 4-year college/university degree?* *
3. Has your father (natural or adoptive father) received/earned a 4-year college/university degree? *
Select which best fits your case growing up *
4. Which of the following best describes your commitment to attend graduate school? Please select the most accurate statement. *
5. Please indicate your highest degree goal/objective. Select the most accurate statement. *
6. What are your career goals? *
7. Do you need a Ph.D. to pursue your career goals? *

The following questions are used to determine dependent/independent status for income verification.

Please check if any of the following apply to you: 

Will you be 24 years of age by December 31 of this year?
Are you married?
Are you a veteran or a member of the armed forces?
Are you an orphan or ward of the court, or emancipated minor?
Have you been in foster care?
Are you in a legal guardianship (now or in the past)?
Do you have legal dependents other than a spouse?
Are unaccompanied and homeless or at risk of becoming homeless?

CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES

I certify that all of the above information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
I authorize the release of my college records to TRIO McNair staff.
I understand that the completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance in the TRIO McNair program.
I understand that if I need accommodation for a disability to participate in any of the McNair's scheduled activities, I need to contact the Center for Disability Access and Resources and inform the McNair program staff.
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT FORM

1. Have you spoken to any Ph.D. faculty members about your education/career options? *
If so, which Ph.D. faculty member(s) have you spoken to about your career options, and what was their advice?
2. What specific services provided by McNair do you believe you need? *

3. What additional services are you seeking from the TRIO McNair Scholars Program? Check all that apply.

Class scheduling
Completing financial aid forms
Tutoring
Career advising
Budgeting and financial planning
Cultural involvement
4. Name two barriers that will keep you from achieving your degree. Explain how these barriers might prevent you from graduating. *
5. Have you participated OR are currently in any other federal program(s)? Check all that apply.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound-Math and Science
Student Support Services (TRIO SSS)
Education Opportunity Centers (EOC)
Talent Search
Veteran Upward Bound
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)

 6. How did you hear about our program? Please select all that apply.

Classroom visit
Faculty/Advisor referral
Fellow student
McNair Scholar
TRIO or McNair Staff
Information Session
Other: